Right Side Charters
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Right Side Charters

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(75 reviews)
• Angler's Choice
805 Bayshore Drive
Niceville, FL, United States

Join Right Side Charters for an amazing day on the water! This family-owned charter is based in Destin, the heart of Florida’s fishing scene.

Captain Buddy runs the business with his wife year-round and specializes in private trips for families and friends. Their trips are kid friendly and he loves having them onboard. All skill levels are welcome and Capt. Buddy will gladly show you the basics and teach you how to catch fish on your own.

Hop aboard his 22’ Sea Hunt BX bay boat that’s been recently upgraded with a four-stroke Suzuki engine. This boat is perfect for navigating the area since it has a much deeper V-hull than similar models. That allows her to cut through waves easily and keep the ride smooth and dry for everyone on board. With higher sides, the boat is extra safe for kids, while the T-top will keep everyone in the shade.

Fishing inshore will most likely get you Sheepshead, Flounder, Redfish, Black Drum, Mangrove Snapper, or Trout.

Capt. Buddy will provide you with everything you need to fish – fishing licenses, life jackets, safety gear, tackle, rods, and bait. Just bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, and a small cooler with ice with some drinks and snacks.

Depending on the time of year, the weather, and the fish, no trip is the same and there’s always something exciting going on. Join Right Side Charters and have a day to remember!

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour – Kids Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $410
    These trips focus on the kiddos having a good time! Trips are only 2 hours long, so you don't have to commit to a half day or more being in the sun. You'll focus on catching smaller fish that are great for the little ones. Also great for beginners if you just want to get out, fish, and enjoy the water! Due to the type of fish we usually target for the kiddos, this trip is usually catch and release.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour – Destin Bay Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $550
    Fishing in the bay around Destin we target Redfish, Trout, Mangrove Snapper, Black Drum, and more! We fish docks and bridges, backcountry bayous, and shallow grass flats. These areas are surrounded by beautiful scenery and wildlife! Just bring sunglasses, sunscreen, hats, and a small cooler with some drinks and snacks. See yall on the water!
  • Private trip
    3 Hour – Destin Bay Fishing (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $550
    Fishing in the bay around Destin we target Redfish, Trout, Mangrove Snapper, Black Drum, and more! We fish docks and bridges, backcountry bayous, and shallow grass flats. These areas are surrounded by beautiful scenery and wildlife! Just bring sunglasses, sunscreen, hats, and a small cooler with some drinks and snacks. See yall on the water!
  • Private trip
    4 Hour – Destin Bay Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $650
    Fishing in the bay around Destin we target Redfish, Trout, Mangrove Snapper, Black Drum, and more! We fish docks and bridges, backcountry bayous, and shallow grass flats. These areas are surrounded by beautiful scenery and wildlife! Just bring sunglasses, sunscreen, hats, and a small cooler with some drinks and snacks. See yall on the water!
  • Private trip
    5 Hour – Destin Bay Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $770
    Fishing in the bay around Destin we target Redfish, Trout, Mangrove Snapper, Black Drum, and more! We fish docks and bridges, backcountry bayous, and shallow grass flats. These areas are surrounded by beautiful scenery and wildlife! Just bring sunglasses, sunscreen, hats, and a small cooler with some drinks and snacks. See yall on the water!
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About the Captain

Buddy Wilson
Niceville, Florida, United States
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75 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2020
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Born and raised on the Emerald Coast, Captain Buddy Wilson started fishing before he was old enough to remember. Fishing was one of his favorite things to do with his dad. Spending countless hours on the water, he got familiar with all the local fish species and learned the best ways to catch them. As a father himself, he knows how to keep kids safe and entertained! Now he gets to show other people how to catch fish and have an amazing day on the water, just like he used to when he was a kid.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Sea Hunt BX (Bay boat) originally built in 2010. Powered by a 150HP Suzuki 4 Stroke engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 43 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn
Live Bait
When available.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License
Covers everyone on the boat

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
All ages
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 75 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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2 hour Charter with Buddy
2 hour Charter with Buddy
We had a blast with Captain Buddy today! He is amazing with Children. Our daughter is 3 and she loves him! I highly recommend him.
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Angler Rating
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
88%
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Thomas S.
Emporia, KS
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2 hour Charter with Buddy

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour – Kids Trip on March 23, 2023
My wife and I wanted an easy going captain and charter for some fishing as well as taking in some sights. The fishing was great...
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Jim A.
Haymarket, VA
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Captain Buddy - Did Not Disappoint

VERIFIED   3 Hour – Bay (AM) on June 21, 2022
Captain Buddy was a great host & made our son’s first fishing trip a memorable one.  We did a 3 hr Bay Trip & it was the...
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David J.
Destin, Florida
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour – Bay (AM) on June 8, 2022
We really enjoyed our trip out with captain Buddy.  He has a great boat and equipment, and moved us around to several good...
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Joe B.
Antwerp, OH
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip w/ Captain Buddy

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) on June 15, 2022
This was the best fishing experience me and the family has ever had! Buddy was great with the kids. We caught our limit of...
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Garrett A.
Rhome, TX
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Father son trip

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour – Kids Trip on March 14, 2023
Best family friendly charter in Destin
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FAQs about Right Side Charters

Right Side Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $410 per group - 2 Hour – Kids Trip (2 hours)
  • $550 per group - 3 Hour – Destin Bay Fishing (AM) (3 hours)
  • $550 per group - 3 Hour – Destin Bay Fishing (PM) (3 hours)
  • $650 per group - 4 Hour – Destin Bay Fishing (AM) (4 hours)
  • $770 per group - 5 Hour – Destin Bay Fishing (AM) (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Right Side Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
Trips booked with Right Side Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn)
  • Live Bait (When available.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License (Covers everyone on the boat)
Right Side Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
Right Side Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Right Side Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout